Playing sports and exercising with epilepsy
Posted August 6, 2025
Contrary to popular belief, having a history of epilepsy or other types of seizure disorders does not automatically mean you should avoid sports.
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Posted November 2, 2015
Epilepsy by the numbers
1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy at some point in their lifetime.
2.2 million individuals in the U.S. have epilepsy. That's more than autism, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy combined.
$12.5 billion is the economic impact of epilepsy every year in the U.S.
63 percent of those with epilepsy will have their seizures controlled with the first or second medication they try.
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Seizure carePosted August 6, 2025
Contrary to popular belief, having a history of epilepsy or other types of seizure disorders does not automatically mean you should avoid sports.
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